The Congressional Budget Office released an official cost estimate of the House Ag Committee’s farm bill and says it’s $33 billion over budget and fails to pay for a large increase in crop subsidies. House Ag Chair GT Thompson says if the CBO doesn’t change its mind, he’ll rely instead on the House Budget Committee…… MORE
Cedar Avenue in Fresno Closes This Week Due to High Speed Rail Construction
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Starting Monday, Cedar Avenue between North and Central Avenues in south Fresno will be closed every day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is part of the construction for the first 32-mile stretch of high-speed rail between Avenue 19 in Madera County and East American Avenue in Fresno County. The construction…… MORE
Parolee Arrested in Chowchilla, Accused of Violent Sexual Assault of a Minor
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Chowchilla Police say they have arrested a parolee for the violent sexual assault of a minor. Arthur Dean Knapp, 40, is accused of multiple crimes, including rape, assault and attempted murder. The department received a call back on August 1 about the assault. The victim was so severely injured that they were…… MORE
Fresno Businesses Struggle to Stay Open Due to Heat, High PG&E Bills
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — High energy bills tied in with high food costs to increases in wages, the small mom and pop shops are struggling to keep up. You may remember seeing The Pickled Deli in northeast Fresno featured on ABC30’s Dine and Dish. Owner Nicholas Huerta says they’ve had to cut back on hours as excessive…… MORE
FTC to Study High Food Prices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will look into why grocery prices are still high despite falling costs for retailers. FTC Chair Lina Khan made the announcement during a public meeting with officials from the Justice Department on pricing practices. When the FTC votes to authorize the study, major U.S. grocery chains would be required to…… MORE
KMJ’s Regional Manager Patty Hixson Chosen As Honoree in Top Ten Professional Women and Leading Business Awards
From Marjaree Mason Center: The Top Ten Professional Women & Leading Business Awards, presented by CalViva Health, are a hallmark awards ceremony that highlights the achievements and commitment of individuals who have raised the bar in their professions and enriched the lives of others. 2024 Top Ten Professional Women Honorees: This year will also recognize…… MORE
Battle Over Cesar Chavez Boulevard Continues in Court After Streets Renamed
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno County judge is supporting parts of a community group’s lawsuit over the renaming of some Fresno streets. The tentative ruling comes less than one week after city leaders unveiled brand new street signs, celebrating the renaming of Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The legal action seeks to reverse the name change in…… MORE
USDA Helping to Combat Western Drought
California is among 12 western states sharing $400 million to address drought through investments at the irrigation district level. “Family farmers, water users, and communities across the American West are facing the effects of a historic 1,200-year drought and a changing climate,” says Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO).”With the investment, they answered our call to bring…… MORE
City of Fresno to Receive $230 Million from Shell Oil in Water Contamination Lawsuit Settlement
Fresno, California – The City of Fresno settles with Shell Oil Company in a lawsuit that was filed in 2007. In the settlement, Shell Oil has agreed to pay the City of Fresno $230 million, which is the largest known settlement of its kind in the country for this type of environmental claim. In the…… MORE
California DWR Releases Water Report, Shows Need For Change
Today, the Department of Water Resources released its final 2023 State Water Project Delivery Capability Report, which presents a new and enhanced analysis of current and future expectations for the SWP water supply if no new adaptation actions are taken. According to the report, SWP delivery capability and reliability could be reduced as much as 23 percent in…… MORE
